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merlodlliw · 06-05-08, 09:25 AM

Heard on the today programme, the official launch is 11.00a.m. this morning, big talk about its FTA forever and the oppo if you can not
get freeview(Sky&Virgin) will cost you a sub.

Spokeman quoted we launch with 80 channels of tv & radio today,but by year end there will be 200 channels, no brakedown given.

Also spokeman said the launch will have two HD FTA, more to follow

Bob

nanochickin · 06-05-08, 09:36 AM

This should be interesting. I wonder if they are going to balls it up or not

Looks like i'll be able to breath some more life into the old Humax F1 CI that i have

Nano

merlodlliw · 06-05-08, 11:58 AM

Well the freesat web page changed at the said time,not much difference from what I can see, the strapline is "FREESAT IS HERE"

must call into Currys, to see the stand and infos, can not get to Tesco today where I also saw a stand going in two weeks or so ago.

Bob

lincsat · 06-05-08, 01:57 PM

The Website does say that ITVHD is exclusive to Freesat and still no Sky News or other FTA, none EPG channels available.

With all the complaints about Sky being too restrictive, I can't believe that Freesat/ITV are even more restrictive.

madrat · 06-05-08, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincsat

The Website does say that ITVHD is exclusive to Freesat and still no Sky News or other FTA, none EPG channels available.

With all the complaints about Sky being too restrictive, I can't believe that Freesat/ITV are even more restrictive.

I agree, I don't think this is going to do them any favours

merlodlliw · 06-05-08, 04:19 PM

Well Sky News has perhaps decided not to go on freesat,who knows.

as for restrictive, ITV HD, its up to them, all I can say is,freesat recievers
are not true FTA if they can decode ITVHD.

I suppose those of us who will never sub on principle should be happy now that Murdoch has some opposition.

Also RTE will be on freesat next year with their greek offering,another bypass of Sky.

Good luck to freesat.

Bob

lincsat · 06-05-08, 05:36 PM

Sky got a slagging off for supplying boxes with crippled firmware that could only receive a few non-Sky EPG channels and it's a difficult process. They also got a slagging off for only making their service available through their proprietary box and not through a "Proper" satellite receiver. Isn't that exactly what Freesat have done?

redoxide · 06-05-08, 05:50 PM

It would help if you could actually but a freesat receiver!!
Just had a quick check around the web--
Argos no stock
Comet dont even list it any more!
Currys don't list any!

merlodlliw · 06-05-08, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redoxide

It would help if you could actually but a freesat receiver!!
Just had a quick check around the web--
Argos no stock
Comet dont even list it any more!
Currys don't list any!

And the crem L crem John Lewis?

Bob

redoxide · 06-05-08, 05:55 PM

It would help if you could actually but a freesat receiver to enjoy this new service at it's launch!!!!
Just had a quick check around the web--
Argos no stock- and the humax fox hd has now vanished!
Comet dont even list freesat any more!
Currys don't list any!
John Lewis don't list any!

Not the best of starts realy. has any body else managed to find a receiver on sale anywhere?

i haven't a clue how i managed to post twice..lol

i have only typed this message once...fat fingers i guess

06-05-08, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
merlodlliw FTA only,sky free home Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bwlchgwyn, 1375 Ft,highest village in Wales,Wrexham County Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 51 Posts	freesat launch 11a.m. today Heard on the today programme, the official launch is 11.00a.m. this morning, big talk about its FTA forever and the oppo if you can not get freeview(Sky&Virgin) will cost you a sub. Spokeman quoted we launch with 80 channels of tv & radio today,but by year end there will be 200 channels, no brakedown given. Also spokeman said the launch will have two HD FTA, more to follow Bob

06-05-08, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today This should be interesting. I wonder if they are going to balls it up or not Looks like i'll be able to breath some more life into the old Humax F1 CI that i have Nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

06-05-08, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
merlodlliw FTA only,sky free home Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bwlchgwyn, 1375 Ft,highest village in Wales,Wrexham County Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 51 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today Well the freesat web page changed at the said time,not much difference from what I can see, the strapline is "FREESAT IS HERE" must call into Currys, to see the stand and infos, can not get to Tesco today where I also saw a stand going in two weeks or so ago. Bob

06-05-08, 01:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today The Website does say that ITVHD is exclusive to Freesat and still no Sky News or other FTA, none EPG channels available. With all the complaints about Sky being too restrictive, I can't believe that Freesat/ITV are even more restrictive. __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

06-05-08, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
merlodlliw FTA only,sky free home Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bwlchgwyn, 1375 Ft,highest village in Wales,Wrexham County Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 51 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today Well Sky News has perhaps decided not to go on freesat,who knows. as for restrictive, ITV HD, its up to them, all I can say is,freesat recievers are not true FTA if they can decode ITVHD. I suppose those of us who will never sub on principle should be happy now that Murdoch has some opposition. Also RTE will be on freesat next year with their greek offering,another bypass of Sky. Good luck to freesat. Bob Last edited by merlodlliw; 06-05-08 at 04:21 PM. Reason: anybody seen the channel guide yet,if so where is it,thanks

06-05-08, 05:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
lincsat Super-Dooper Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In front of the PC Posts: 6,003 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2,580 Times in 667 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today Sky got a slagging off for supplying boxes with crippled firmware that could only receive a few non-Sky EPG channels and it's a difficult process. They also got a slagging off for only making their service available through their proprietary box and not through a "Proper" satellite receiver. Isn't that exactly what Freesat have done? __________________ Blade7000 & DM800Pro/SE in Stock, Linux Sat boxes from £52.25, SkyboxF3 under £60. Kryptview £123.50 & SV6 under £72 with Members Discount - Lincsat's Nick-Nacks (Shop) Drivers Protest Union

06-05-08, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
redoxide Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 283 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today It would help if you could actually but a freesat receiver!! Just had a quick check around the web-- Argos no stock Comet dont even list it any more! Currys don't list any!

06-05-08, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
redoxide Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 283 Thanks: 16 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Re: freesat launch 11a.m. today It would help if you could actually but a freesat receiver to enjoy this new service at it's launch!!!! Just had a quick check around the web-- Argos no stock- and the humax fox hd has now vanished! Comet dont even list freesat any more! Currys don't list any! John Lewis don't list any! Not the best of starts realy. has any body else managed to find a receiver on sale anywhere? i haven't a clue how i managed to post twice..lol i have only typed this message once...fat fingers i guess Last edited by redoxide; 06-05-08 at 05:58 PM.

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